Kashan Persian Rug 199 × 301 cm, Wool, hand-knotted

About this rug

Origin Iran, format 199 × 301 cm — a Kashan made entirely by hand. That is roughly 5.99 m² of floor, about 6.5' × 9.9'.

Construction

Stated material: cotton warp, new wool. It is entirely hand-knotted. Pile height is given as 7-10mm.

Size and placement

A size where sofa and armchairs can rest their front legs on the rug.

Fineness of the knotting

The stated knot density is 200,000–299,999 knots/m². This knot density balances pattern definition against hard-wearing construction.

Colour and appearance

It is catalogued under red and orange. With traditionally dyed wool, small variations of tone within one field are normal.